Norwich City sign Everton striker James Vaughan

27 May 2011 17:21
ShareNorwich have signed forward James Vaughan from Everton for an undisclosed fee as Canaries boss Paul Lambert embarks on his quest to keep the Canaries in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]The former England Under-21 international has agreed a three-year deal at Carrow Road, subject to the completion of relevant paperwork. [LNB]Vaughan has had loan spells at Leicester, Derby and Crystal Palace in the past few seasons after struggling to establish himself at Goodison Park.[LNB] Shop window: Vaughan impressed during a loan stint at Crystal Palace towards the end of last season[LNB]The 22-year-old came up through the ranks with Everton but his first-team opportunities remained limited and he has now become the first new addition to Lambert's Norwich squad ahead of their return to top-flight football.[LNB]Flying high: Vaughan has joined the newly promoted Canaries[LNB]Lambert, who has steered the Canaries to back-to-back promotions, believes Vaughan fits the profile of the type of player he requires.[LNB]'He's someone who fits in with the group in the sense that he's hungry to do well and has great desire.'[LNB]'He's already shown great potential as a young player with Everton and when I have seen him playing for them and for Crystal Palace I have always thought he was a threat in and around the box.[LNB]'I think James will be fantastic for us and provide extra competition for places, which is always good to have.[LNB]Vaughanhas agreed personal terms as well as passing a medical and the move only requires final approval from the relevant authorities before it is rubber-stamped.end[LNB]  Everton join Tottenham in race to snap up Bayern Munich striker KloseEverton eye Ba move as Sunderland are accused of 'tapping-up' striker Sunderland beat Everton and Villa as Black Cats start talks with WestwoodAll the latest Everton news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: James Vaughan, Paul Lambert Places: Norwich, United Kingdom

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